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Metroid Dread Review

I just bought Metroid Dread yesterday and probably spent about 2 hours into it by now… So far, I’m loving it!It feels like revisiting some of the older Nintendo Game Boy Metroid games, while feels refreshing enough like playing a Metroid Prime game (I pray more of those will come soon!). I was never aContinueContinue reading “Metroid Dread Review”

Onnit 6 BodyWeight Program Review

A year ago, I reviewed the Onnit 6 kettlebell program and that’s been my most popular review post yet. Naturally, I decided to review the Body Weight program in hopes it’ll reach and help others make a decision during their online, at-home workout research. In case you’re wondering: Yes, I found this program to beContinueContinue reading “Onnit 6 BodyWeight Program Review”

Nov. 2019-2020 Reading List

My goal for 2020 started as “I will read 1 book per week for the year” because of the many voices I’ve heard over the years that this is what American millionaires do. However, I quickly found out that creating the system to make this happen took a lot of sacrifice and time from otherContinueContinue reading “Nov. 2019-2020 Reading List”

My Reasons for Prioritizing Good Health

I consider myself a fairly fit individual. I work out to some degree nearly everyday, whether it’s a kettlebell program, yoga, cycling, or simply chasing two toddlers around all day followed by a family walk (all that chasing is exercise too, right?). I *try* to eat rather well by choosing better foods for me (lessContinueContinue reading “My Reasons for Prioritizing Good Health”

Onnit 6 Kettlebell Series Review

On March 22nd, I completed the Onnit 6 Kettlebells series. I think this program was engaging, fun, and challenging. It whipped my butt while teaching my new techniques to use with my beloved kettlebell. If you’re looking for an at home program during the current pandemic with Covid-19, here’s why I think you should lookContinueContinue reading “Onnit 6 Kettlebell Series Review”

Onnit 6 Kettlebell Series – Wk2

Week 2 of the Onnit 6 kettlebell series came with progress and with struggles. This week was another blend of workouts, but focused a bit more on the second set of exercises in the program, the persist and endure series. This workout focuses on creating endurance while going through the following exercises: Halo, Figure 8,ContinueContinue reading “Onnit 6 Kettlebell Series – Wk2”

Action Weekend

Portland, OR temple. Just a glimpse of our action-packed weekend… Portland Oregon Temple: being on the grounds is indescribable. But I’ll try anyways to capture some of the feelings I have there every time I go: peace, love, calm, gratitude, hope.Amy and I decided with a third child coming, it’s time to invest in aContinueContinue reading “Action Weekend”

My Daughter and the Temple

“I love to see the temple, I’ll go inside one day.”LDS Primary Songbook Portland Temple 2.23.2020 This visit to the temple grounds was very special for me. Despite having some difficulty getting through church with two kids (not unusual, given they’re both under two, difficulty is bound to arise), we made our way to theContinueContinue reading “My Daughter and the Temple”

Onnit 6 Kettlebell Program – Wk 1 Review

Onnit is the gym I’ve always wanted to go to when I was younger and create for my town now that I’m older. Their philosophy for fitness is holistic, balancing strength, endurance, mobility, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness. They have an amazing gym setup to train like an athlete and their own line of equipment, workoutContinueContinue reading “Onnit 6 Kettlebell Program – Wk 1 Review”

1 Month Progress Update – Drawing Course

It’s been about a month since I started the drawing class on Udemy. I meant for this to be a weekly updated post, but life happens. I’ve been drawing on average every two or three nights. Even though this is less than the ideal ‘everynight’ frequency, the progress I’ve had from practice, combined with viewingContinueContinue reading “1 Month Progress Update – Drawing Course”